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Brookfield (NYSE: BBUC) folds BBHC exchangeable shares into new parent

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brookfield Corporation and affiliates filed Amendment No. 6 to update their ownership in Brookfield Business Holdings Corp. after a major reorganization. The group reports beneficial ownership of 68,186,491 Class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares, representing 100% of that class immediately prior to a plan of arrangement.

On March 27, 2026, all BBHC exchangeable shares, Brookfield Business Partners units and related interests were exchanged into new Brookfield Business Corporation (BBUC) Class A shares on a one-for-one basis, with new Class B and Special Shares also issued. After this, Brookfield and related entities own 142,749,301 BBUC Class A shares, or 69.0% of that class, plus all Class B and Special Shares, giving them full multiple-vote and incentive control. The BBHC exchangeable shares will be delisted, and a Form 15 will terminate their U.S. registration, ending Schedule 13D reporting for those securities.

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Brookfield consolidates its business services platform under BBUC while retiring BBHC exchangeable shares.

Brookfield Corporation and affiliates disclose that they beneficially owned 68,186,491 BBHC Class A exchangeable shares, or 100% of that class, immediately before a plan of arrangement. This amendment mainly documents a structural reorganization rather than a new economic investment.

On March 27, 2026, BBHC exchangeable shares, Brookfield Business Partners units and related securities were exchanged into new Brookfield Business Corporation (BBUC) shares on a one-for-one basis. Brookfield and related entities now hold 142,749,301 BBUC Class A shares, or 69.0% of that class, plus all Class B and Special Shares, centralizing control.

The filing also notes an open-market purchase by BN of 98,336 BBHC exchangeable shares at prices between $32.0800 and $33.1627 ahead of the rearrangement, and the planned delisting and Form 15 deregistration for BBHC exchangeable shares. Overall, this is a governance and listing transition with neutral direct valuation impact in the excerpt.

BBHC exchangeable shares owned 68,186,491 shares Class A exchangeable shares beneficially owned, 100% of class prior to arrangement
Ownership of BBHC Class A class 100% Percent of BBHC Class A exchangeable shares represented by 68,186,491 shares
BBUC Class A shares held 142,749,301 shares BBUC Class A shares owned by BN, BNT and subsidiaries after arrangement
BBUC Class A ownership 69.0% Portion of issued and outstanding BBUC Class A shares held by BN, BNT and subsidiaries
BBUC Class B and Special Shares 4 Class B, 4 Special All issued and outstanding multiple voting and Special Shares held by Brookfield-related entities
Pre-deal open-market purchases 98,336 shares BBHC exchangeable shares purchased by BN March 25–26, 2026
Purchase price range $32.0800–$33.1627 per share Average prices paid for BBHC exchangeable shares in March 2026
plan of arrangement financial
"completed the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") pursuant to which, among other things"
A plan of arrangement is a formal, court-approved agreement that reorganizes ownership or assets of a company—such as merging businesses, exchanging shares for cash or other securities, or splitting off parts of the company. Investors should care because it can change the value, number, and rights of their holdings and is often binding once approved by both shareholders and a court, offering more legal certainty than a simple vote. Think of it as a legally supervised recipe for how a company will be reshaped and who ends up with what.
normal course issuer bid financial
"per BBHC exchangeable share in accordance terms of the Issuer's previously announced normal course issuer bid"
A Normal Course Issuer Bid is when a company buys back its own shares from the stock market over time. This usually shows that the company believes its stock is undervalued and wants to support its price, which can be important for investors to watch.
Form 15 regulatory
"intends to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission a certification and notice on Form 15"
A Form 15 is a short filing a public company uses with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to stop or pause its routine public reporting requirements when it meets certain legal thresholds (such as a low number of public shareholders) or other qualifying conditions. Investors should care because filing one typically means less public financial information and lower trading liquidity—similar to a shop taking down its public notice board, making it harder to track performance and buy or sell shares.
registration rights agreement financial
"the registration rights agreement dated March 15, 2022 between BBU, BBHC and BN"
A registration rights agreement is a contract that gives investors the option to have their ownership stakes officially registered with the government, making it easier to sell their shares later. This agreement matters because it provides investors with a clearer path to cash out their investments if they choose, offering more liquidity and confidence in their ability to sell their holdings when desired.
voting agreement financial
"the voting agreement dated September 26, 2024 between BN and BNT in respect of the BBHC exchangeable shares"
Schedule 13D regulatory
"Once the Form 15 becomes effective, the Reporting Persons' reporting obligations with respect to the BBHC exchangeable shares under Section 13(d) of the Act will cease."
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.





11259V106

(CUSIP Number)
Swati Mandava
Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 100
Toronto, A6, M5J 2T3
416-363-9491

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/27/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, this amount for Brookfield Corporation ("BN") includes 68,186,491 class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares (the "BBHC exchangeable shares") of Brookfield Business Holdings Corporation, formerly known as Brookfield Business Corporation prior to the Arrangement (as defined herein) (the "Issuer" or "BBHC"), beneficially owned by Brookfield Business Corporation (formerly 1559985 B.C. Ltd. prior to the Arrangement) ("BBUC").


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, this amount includes 68,186,491 BBHC exchangeable shares beneficially owned by BBUC.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Rows 8, 10 and 11 above, this amount includes 68,186,491 BBHC exchangeable shares beneficially owned by BBUC.


SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Row 13 above, Brookfield Business Partners L.P. ("BBU") and its affiliates beneficially own all of the issued and outstanding class B multiple voting shares of the Issuer, which represent a 75% voting interest in the Issuer.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
In reference to Row 13 above, Brookfield Business Partners Limited is the general partner of BBU. BBU and its affiliates beneficially own all of the issued and outstanding class B multiple voting shares of the Issuer, which represent a 75% voting interest in the Issuer.


SCHEDULE 13D


BROOKFIELD CORPORATION
Signature:/s/ Swati Mandava
Name/Title:Swati Mandava, Managing Director, Legal and Regulatory
Date:03/30/2026
BROOKFIELD BUSINESS CORPORATION
Signature:/s/ A.J. Silber
Name/Title:A.J. Silber, Managing Director and Corporate Secretary
Date:03/30/2026
BAM PARTNERS TRUST
Signature:/s/ Kathy Sarpash
Name/Title:Kathy Sarpash, Secretary, BAM CLASS B PARTNERS INC., trustee to BAM PARTNERS TRUST
Date:03/30/2026
BPEG BN HOLDINGS LP
Signature:/s/ A.J. Silber
Name/Title:A.J. Silber, Director, BROOKFIELD PRIVATE EQUITY INC., general partner of BPEG BN HOLDINGS LP
Date:03/30/2026
BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS LP
Signature:/s/ Jane Sheere
Name/Title:Jane Sheere, Secretary, BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS LIMITED, general partner of BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS L.P.
Date:03/30/2026
BROOKFIELD BUSINESS PARTNERS LIMITED
Signature:/s/ Jane Sheere
Name/Title:Jane Sheere, Secretary
Date:03/30/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake does Brookfield report in Brookfield Business Holdings Corp. (BBUC)?

Brookfield and related entities report beneficial ownership of 142,749,301 BBUC Class A shares, representing 69.0% of the issued and outstanding Class A shares, plus all Class B and Special Shares. This structure gives them majority economic ownership and full multiple-vote and incentive control.

How many BBHC exchangeable shares did Brookfield own before the arrangement?

Before the plan of arrangement, Brookfield and its reporting affiliates beneficially owned 68,186,491 Class A exchangeable subordinate voting shares of Brookfield Business Holdings Corp. This represented 100% of that class based on the aggregate number of Class A shares outstanding immediately prior to the transaction.

What happened to BBHC exchangeable shares under the BBUC arrangement?

On March 27, 2026, all BBHC exchangeable shares, Brookfield Business Partners units and related securities were exchanged on a one-for-one basis into new Brookfield Business Corporation (BBUC) Class A shares. Following completion, the BBHC exchangeable shares will be delisted and deregistered via a Form 15 filing.

Did Brookfield trade BBHC exchangeable shares shortly before the reorganization?

Yes. From March 25 to March 26, 2026, BN purchased an aggregate 98,336 BBHC exchangeable shares in open-market transactions on the New York and Toronto exchanges at average prices between $32.0800 and $33.1627 per share, ahead of the completion of the plan of arrangement.

How does the arrangement affect Brookfield Business Partners’ interest in BBUC?

Following the arrangement, Brookfield Business Partners and its affiliates beneficially own all issued and outstanding BBUC Class B multiple voting shares and Special Shares through related entities. Brookfield and paired entity BNT together control 69.0% of BBUC Class A shares plus all Class B and Special Shares.

What reporting changes will occur after the BBHC exchangeable shares are delisted?

After BBHC exchangeable shares are delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, the issuer plans to file Form 15 to terminate their registration under Section 12(b). Once Form 15 becomes effective, Brookfield’s reporting obligations regarding BBHC exchangeable shares under Section 13(d) will cease.